Atty. Patrick W. Gray
Selected to the 2016 Louisiana Super Lawyer list in the Environmental Litigation, Energy and Natural Resources Law, and Business Litigation practice areas (other years recognized: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015) 2014 Baton Rouge Area Environmental Lawyer of the Year; 2016 Lafayette Area Environmental Lawyer of the Year Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Energy Law, Litigation - Environmental, Natural Resources Law and Oil & Gas Law Practice Concentration & Experience Summary: Mr. Gray has been practicing in the areas of commercial and oil and gas litigation since 197
Energy Law & More Attorney · Serving Lafayette, LA
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About Patrick W. Gray at a Glance
Patrick W. Gray is a litigation, environmental, and energy attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Johnson Gray McNamara LLC. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026). Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick W. Gray
- Selected to the 2016 Louisiana Super Lawyer list in the Environmental Litigation, Energy and Natural Resources Law, and Business Litigation practice areas (other years recognized: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015) 2014 Baton Rouge Area Environmental Lawyer of the Year
- 2016 Lafayette Area Environmental Lawyer of the Year Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Energy Law, Litigation - Environmental, Natural Resources Law and Oil & Gas Law Practice Concentration & Experience Summary: Mr. Gray has been practicing in the areas of commercial and oil and gas litigation since 1978
- His vast energy law and litigation experience includes defense of legacy lawsuits, environmental contamination matters, contract and property disputes, and drilling contract lawsuits
- Mr. Gray has handled matters involving Office of Conservation unitization orders, various royalty and lease disputes, oil and gas liens, and mineral royalty disputes
- His background also includes oil and gas marketing disputes, oil and gas regulatory litigation and related administrative proceedings
- In complex commercial litigation matters, Mr. Gray has represented clients in their corporate and director and officer malpractice and environmental liability actions
- He has also written about, and handled, joint operating agreement litigation
Other Professional Experience
- Founding Member Johnson Gray McNamara LLC, 2005-Present Attorney and Shareholder, Liskow & Lewis, 1978-2005 Year Admitted to Practice: 1978 Education: Tulane University (B.A., 1975) Louisiana State University (J.D., 1978) Law School Honors: Order of the Coif Louisiana Law Review, Member Professional, Business & Civic Affiliations: Lafayette Parish and Louisiana State Bar Associations – Member Institute for Energy Law of the Center for American International Law - Advisory Board Articles & Speeches: Gray, Patrick W. and Amy A. Lee, Current Issues on Joint Operating Agreements, 55th Mineral Law Institute, 2008 McNamara, Thomas M., Patrick W. Gray, and Amy E. Allums,Current Issues in the Scope of the Obligation to Restore Property After Oil & Gas Operations, 56 Center for American and International Law, Institute on Oil and Gas Law, pub. 640 (2005) "The Public Records Doctrine and Disguised Donations Omnium Bonorum: Third Parties Prevail," 37 La
- L. Rev.1183 "Joint Operating Agreement Issues," 45th Louisiana Mineral Law Institute, 1998 Numerous in-house lectures on legacy litigation, joint operator disputes and oil and gas lien law Bar Admissions: Louisiana
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Patrick W. Gray's Areas of Legal Practice
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Civil Litigation in Lafayette
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Environmental Law in Lafayette
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Lafayette
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Lafayette
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lafayette Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lafayette-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Lafayette Choose Patrick W. Gray
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick W. Gray's practice in the field of litigation, environmental, and energy.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, environmental, and energy, Patrick W. Gray can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lafayette
A Lafayette-based practice means Patrick W. Gray attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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